We’ve broken down your rights into four key areas:
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The Right to Equality: Freedom from Discrimination
The Right to
Equality
– your right to an inclusive, discrimination-free education
The Right to Security of the Person: Safety and Freedom from Violence, Bullying, and Harassment
The Right to
Security of the Person
– your right to safety from violence, bullying, and harassment
The Right to Dignity: Being Respected and Valued for Who You Are
The Right to
Dignity
– your right to be respected and valued for who you are
The Right to Privacy (From Parents, Peers, and Teachers)
The Right to
Privacy
– your right to control your personal information
Each section starts with a summary of what your rights are, the laws and policies behind these rights, and how the CCLA and others think these rights should be interpreted. In many instances, this Guide will state that “the CCLA believes” that you have a certain right or freedom. This phrasing means that, although there can be many ways to interpret a certain law, the CCLA supports an interpretation as described in the Guide. The Guide also outlines the responsibility of teachers, staff & school boards to protect and support queer students.
In the final section of this Guide, we’ll walk you through what to do if you think your rights have been violated and share a list of resources.
Important: This Guide only provides general information—it does not provide legal advice for your specific situation the way that lawyers and legal clinics can. In the Resources section at the end of this Guide, you will find queer-positive organizations you can contact for assistance, support, and legal help.
